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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>State Librarian's Excellence Award <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/state-librarian/slea">
is now open for applicants</a>. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application Information<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Library of Michigan Foundation's State Librarian's Excellence Award will be awarded to a library of any type (public, academic, school, special, tribal, etc.), including branch libraries, that exemplifies excellence in customer service.
One (1) library in the state of Michigan will receive this prestigious award each year. The recipient library will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a trophy for display in its public area. Two Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence will be presented
and the recipient libraries will each receive $1,000 and a small trophy for display.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Deadline<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The absolute deadline for 2025 nominations is <b>Friday, August 29, 2025</b>. There will be no extensions. Submissions will be accepted online only.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Evaluation Factors<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Include demonstrating that your library provides superior service to its customers and community through library programs and staff interactions with customers and the service community.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Nomination Submission<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library directors, trustees, library users, administrators, or parent agency representatives may make nominations.<br>
*Note: Nominations entered should be for the library, not for the library director.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nominations may be submitted via the online application, linked below. You will need to create a username and password to access and complete the application. If you have previously created an account when applying for a grant from the
Library of Michigan, you may use that same username and password.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Submit an Application<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The application period for the <b>2025 State Librarian's Excellence Award is now open</b>. Award recipients will be notified in September. We look forward to sharing this award celebration with you at the <a href="https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference">Michigan
Library Association Annual Conference</a> in October.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Submit an Application<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/346894f2-cf1f-4842-aa68-1e3b7d49f11f">https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/346894f2-cf1f-4842-aa68-1e3b7d49f11f</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Return to a Saved or Submitted Application<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://bbgmapply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/applications" target="_blank">https://bbgmapply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/applications</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nominations must be supported by at least three letters of recommendation from the Library's constituency (patrons/customers, members of governing bodies, community organizations or groups, others you feel are relevant).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Selection panel representatives include the State Librarian and representatives from the Library of Michigan, an academic library, a public library, a school library, and a special library.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The award recipients will be recognized by the State Librarian at the
<a href="https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference">Michigan Library Association Annual Conference</a> awards event on Wednesday, October 29 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Contact Person<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lori Poznanski-Mason, Administrative Assistant to the State Librarian<br>
Library of Michigan<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:Poznanskil@Michigan.gov">Poznanskil@Michigan.gov</a><br>
Phone: 517-335-1518<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Past State Librarian's Excellence Award Recipients<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2024 - Kinross Correctional Facility Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2023 - Fremont Area District Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2022 - Dearborn Public Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2021 - Bellaire Public Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2020 - No award due to COVID19 pandemic<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2019 - Capital Area District Libraries<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2018 - Bay County Library System<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2017 - East Lansing Public Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2016 - Benzonia Public Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2015 - Niles District Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2014 - Grand Valley State University Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2013 - Litchfield District Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2012 - Parker Middle School Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2011 - Novi Public Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2010 - Adrian Public Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2009 - Stair Public Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2008 - Marshall District Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2007 - Rawson Memorial District Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2006 - Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2005 - Grace A. Dow Memorial Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2004 - Portage District Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2003 - Otsego County Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2003 - Genesee District Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">2001 - Houghton Lake Public Library<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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